from new zealand and australia to tokyo and beijing. ♪ >> reporter: across america, 12:00 will arrive to crowds hungry for a fresh start. there's a moon pie over mobile. they squeeze an orange in miami. it's peachy in atlanta. back here in new york, bulbs are in, the crystal sparkles, especially one honoring the late dick clark, the first new year without him. just a sign of the times in this square, security is super tight. 54 check points. >> people will be safe. we believe it's the safest location in america on times square. >> reporter: even those getting ready for the big night aren't forgetting others who need a little cheer. one salon owner is donating her cut of today's proceeds to survivors of superstorm sandy. >> why not give them a reason to help somebody else while looking great themselves? >> reporter: on a night when style is substance -- no shame for tooting one's horn. but when you uncork the bubbly, doctors warn, don't do this. here's how to toast to good health without putting an eye out. hold a towel over the cork, point away at a 45 degree angle. twist the bottle,